Top 4 Hambantota Shore Excursions in Colombo

1.UDAWALAWA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $51Our pick

Travel from Hambantota Port to Udawalawe National Park for a guided jeep safari and a visit to the Elephant Transit Home. Experienced drivers such as Hansa, Pathum, Damith, and Sasanka handle transport and wildlife spotting. Water, cool drinks, binoculars, and port transfers are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“We had a great adventure with Jasha, he was very professional.”

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2.Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $50

This private Colombo shore excursion uses an air-conditioned car or van, a chauffeur, and, on some departures, a separate guide. See Gangaramaya Temple, Beira Lake, Independence Square, the National Museum, the mosque district, and more, with room to adjust the route.

“We were picked up promptly at the cruise port. We had a driver and a separate guide. They were both excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and he catered the tour to our desires.”

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3.Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $45Best value

This 4 to 5-hour private shore tour pairs Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara with Colombo sights such as Pettah Bazaar, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Lotus Tower, and Galle Face Green. Pickup and drop-off are at the cruise terminal, with drivers including Pradeep, Kapila, Calli, and Chindhaka.

“We enjoyed the experience however the car we travelled in was uncomfortable for the 3 guests in the back seat, especially when exiting and entering between the various stops. A minimum six seater vehicle would have been more apRead more”

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4.Shore Excursion From Colombo port to Ingiriya Tea Plantation & back for 2 People

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

Leave Colombo port with a private driver for rubber and Ceylon tea plantations near Ingiriya. See tea plucking and manufacturing, pass rice fields, sample local drinks and fruit if available, then return to the port with Colombo highlights along the way.

“An outstanding trip, we were really looked after by our guide and had a wonderful day. We would like to have tasted the tea but it didn’t affect our enjoyment of the tour.”

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